What are carcinoid syndrome symptoms?

What are carcinoid syndrome symptoms?

Uncomfortable flushing of your head and neck and watery diarrhea are the most common and earliest symptoms of carcinoid syndrome. Unfortunately, many carcinoid syndrome symptoms resemble other illnesses’ symptoms. Carcinoid syndrome has been misdiagnosed as menopause, Crohn’s disease and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Talk to your healthcare provider if you’ve had the following symptoms:

• Abdominal cramping and explosive, frequent diarrhea.
• Fatty poops that smell bad.
• Edema or swelling of your feet and legs. This can be a symptom of heart failure.
• Wheezing and shortness of breath.
• Some people might lose interest in sex or have erectile dysfunction.
• Jaundice, which is when your skin and whites of your eyes turn yellow.
• Dizziness or feeling faint. This can be a sign of low blood pressure.
• Feeling like your heart is racing.